Strong Cities, Strong Communities
The Strong Cities, Strong Communities (SC2) initiative, first announced in July 2011, seeks to strengthen neighborhoods, towns, cities, and regions around the country by enhancing the capacity of local governments to develop and execute their economic vision and strategies, providing necessary technical assistance and access to federal agency expertise, and creating new public and private sector partnerships.
New SC2 Economic Planning Challenge Announced
The SC2 Economic Planning Challenge is a key component of the Obama Administration initiative that includes a series of competitions in which six separate cities will work closely with the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) to offer cash rewards for new solutions to Strategic Economic Transition planning in each community. Winning plans will be selected by local leaders.
News
September 20, 2012 - Obama Administration Announces Winners of Strong Cities, Strong Communities Challenge to Spur Economic Growth
June 14, 2012 - Strong Cities, Strong Communities Allocates $11 Million to Foster Economic Growth in American Cities
March 15, 2012 - Obama Administration Establishes White House Council on Strong Cities, Strong Communities
July 11, 2011 - Obama Administration Launches Strong Cities, Strong Communities to Support Local Development
